Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Aldie, VA?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 29.3% of gross income.

Aldie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Aldie median rent
$3,310/mo
Pharmacist salary (Virginia)
$135,405/yr
Rent as % of income
29.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $11,284, and the 30% rule supports up to $3,385/mo in rent. Aldie's median rent of $3,310 leaves roughly $75/mo of headroom under that threshold. A pharmacist works roughly 50.8 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a pharmacist salary

Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Aldie, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:

Chantilly, VA
$3,299/mo (29.2% of income)
Chantilly, VA
$3,259/mo (28.9% of income)
Vienna, VA
$3,257/mo (28.9% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a pharmacist afford rent in Aldie, VA?

Median rent in Aldie is $3,310 a month. A typical pharmacist in Virginia earns about $135,405 a year, which makes that rent 29.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Aldie?

Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Virginia (~$135,405/yr) supports up to $3,385 a month in rent. Aldie's current median rent is $3,310/mo, which leaves a $75/mo buffer.

How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Aldie?

At an hourly equivalent of about $65 an hour, a pharmacist in Virginia works roughly 50.8 hours a month to cover Aldie's median rent of $3,310.

Where is rent cheaper than Aldie for a pharmacist?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Chantilly ($3,299/mo), Chantilly ($3,259/mo), Vienna ($3,257/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Virginia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Aldie, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.